Altadena Smog Test Only

Tom is AWESOME!!! he is sincere and has GREAT prices… from now on this is my shop! I will recommend all my friends and Family…

NO FREE RETEST — I and my family have taken our cars here since early 2000’s. Today after he got in the car to check the milage and status and then opened the hood, He asked me to pay in advance, something he’d never asked me before. After I paid, less than a few seconds passed between taking my money and walking to the car, looked inside and proclaimed «Car will Fail».I asked him why and he said «I didn’t see the engine light» «We no longer give free re-​tests» I was suprised by this also, I had come to him, because his shop’s policy has always been «Free re-​test if the car fails» so I asked him, «What do you mean you no longer give free-​retest? He replied, «No one in the area gives free re-​tests anymore» «I can only give you a 50% discount to re-​test it». He then plugged in a portable sensor checker and said it has a bad sensor, came back to the computer and plugged it in and printed out the fail paper I left and went to Honda to have the repair made, even the Honda Service Person was surprised when I told him what happened, and about the statement that «no other shops in Pasadena are giving free re-​tests». When I got home, I looked at his paper work and the business card he attached to the registration, says «Free Retest» He told me he could only give me a 50% discount on the retest. Very disappointed.

Super honest and super fair. I feel like Tom is a real find of a mechanic. His work is quick and priced just right. Conveniently located in my neighborhood.

Tom is a very honest, polite and nice personality guy. His price is really good and fair. I took all my family here for all our car problems. Wish we have a great service like Tom’s service everywhere else.

I’ve been going to Tom for years, originally just for smog checks but then for other repairs. Prices are always fair, and the work is always great. My family also takes their cars to Tom for repair. Recently the Acura dealership told me I needed brakes immediately (had to take my car to the dealership for seatbelt repair), Tom has checked my brakes a couple times since then and told me I still DON’T need brakes. I appreciate his honesty. He is also flexible with his schedule and will come in or stay late on the occasion I have needed to. I’ve never had an issue with Tom or his work!

I’ve been coming her for 5 years and is the best place to get that good old neighborhood service. Ask he any questions about your car issues and he will be more than happy to diagnosis it or give you recommendation in what to do.

I’ve been coming here for the last several years. Tom definitely takes care of his customers. It’s a small place that’s a little hidden and just a short hop, skip and jump from Colorado Blvd. Usually there is no wait when I come and I’m usually in and out in less than 30 minutes. His pricing is pretty good too. $ 40 SMOG + $ 10 for the certificate while some other places offered to charge me $ 58 – 60. Will definitely be coming back for many more years.

Definitely the place to go and get your smog check done at!
Its that time of year to do the smog check on my truck, I must say I was a little bit worried, because I had recently installed brand new catalytic converters on my truck about 2 years ago. Didn’t know if they were street legal or not. Tom was extremely helpful, courteous, and assured me that everything was going to be ok.
Sure enough, quick in and out procedure, total of 20 minutes! GOOD JOB!!!
I am going to recommend all of my friends and customers to go here and get their smog done.
Thanx TOM!!!
JD
VIP Auto Customs

Tom was great — fast, efficient, painless. Start-​to-​finish the test took about 15 minutes including paperwork. And his was the only smog shop open on Memorial Day in the Pasadena /​Arcadia area (I made 30 phone calls before I connected with Tom). I would enthusiastically endorse this shop, and return again for ALL of my vehicle smog tests.

Tom really is the man! He is quick and has reasonable prices. I took my old 1992 Honda Accord in there to have it checked for the DMV and he knows how anxious I get. He reassured me as he was working on the car that it would pass and kept my mental health intact, and for that I thank you Tom!
It’s not easy to spot, but I’ve been telling people about it because the service is excellent. I take my car there every time i need a smog check. I would recommend you do the same!
Also, his shop is clean and you can tell he is organized. Love that!

5 Stars for very friendly, fast and efficient service. I will definitely be a repeat customer. Very happy with the service.

Tom is the man! I can always rely on him for a fast and friendly service.

The service guy, Tom, was very friendly. Great customer service. Smog check was pretty speedy. Came in late afternoon on a Wednesday.

Desperate to find a smog check shop open until 5:30 or 6:00, I called around and finally found this place. The man on the phone said he normally closed up shop at 5:30, but would stay open until 6:00 for today so I could come in. I show up in my Civic at 5:10 and everything is closed and locked.
The nice guys at the British imports car shop next door asked if I was there for a smog and when I explained that the man I spoke to earlier said he’d be there until 5:30 or 6:00, they just shook their heads and said, «Eh, that’s Tom…»
Thanks a lot, Tom. I will take my $ 50 somewhere else.

I did not wait until the last moment to have my smog test done, but I still appreciate fast and friendly service I received from Tom at Altadena Smog Test Only. I was in and out in 15 minutes and had time to run over to AAA to get my registration taken care of.
It’s been a while since I had a smog test – my Honda didn’t need one for 5 years – so I don’t know if this has become the norm, but this small shop had a comfy waiting area inside. Not as nice as, say, a Jiffy Lube, but still, it beat milling around outside like I had always had to do in the past.
Tom, the manager, is friendly, fast and efficient. I told him I had found him on Unilocal,which lead to a conversation about finding restaurants. He even gave me a recommendation for Vietnamese food, which is lacking in my immediate neighborhood. I plan to try his recommendation: The original Golden Deli in Temple City.
Nothing extraordinary about the price – they’re basically all the same because of the state regulation – but the service is great. I’ll be back in two years!

The manager Tom was very friendly and helpful.
He did my SMOG CHECK within 10 – 15 min. Very happy. He also mentioned that if you needed to come in beyond the normal work hours, he would be very accommodating to your time.
Another plus, HE ACCEPTS COMPETITORS DISCOUNTS. So my total smog check was $ 40. Can’t beat this price.
I would recommend going back to him.

Naturally, I waited until the last possible minute to renew my registration for my car. New Years Eve. The next day they’d be open would be one day past the due date, which means an extra $ 50!!!
Imagine my surprise and slight panic when they told me I needed a smog test. I was under the impression that they were good for two years, but not the case.
Google Maps put Altadena Smog Test as my closest smog check location, a mile from the DMV.
I hopped in my car, pulled into the lot, and was greeted by a nice man named Tom (the manager) who was changing someone’s tire. He asked, «Smog Test?» I said YES!
He immediately started working on my car. Immediately. The whole process was done in about 20 minutes, maybe less, and all in all cost me $ 50. I passed! He gave me my paperwork, and I was able to make it back to the DMV in the same day to take care of business.
Quick and easy service, fair price, friendly staff… Without a doubt will be my go-​to smog place from now on.

I was in a foul mood when I came to get my smog test this day. oh yeah, now I remember why, because my smog test was due in a day and I hate cutting it that close!
I can’t remember the guy that helped me, but he was a very nice Asian man who calmed my fears about getting my damn tests in on time. The prices seemed comparable to other smog test places, but since the place is tucked away on Nina St., it doesn’t have huge waiting lines, in fact, I didn’t wait at all. The friendly Asian man greeted me as soon as I stepped out of my car.
There’s a weight bench hanging out there, so maybe the team gets buff when there’s no one around — I like it, way to maximize your time, guys!